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condemning

ADJECTIVE
censorious
Synonyms
WEAK
accusatory captious carping caviling cavillous chiding complaining condemnatory critical culpatory denouncing disapproving disparaging fault-finding hypercritical overcritical reprehending reproaching severe
Antonyms
WEAK
complimentary encouraging flattering laudatory praising
ADJECTIVE
critical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demanding
WEAK
analytical belittling biting calumniatory captious carping caviling cavillous censorious censuring choleric critic cutting cynical demeaning derogatory diagnostic disapproving discerning discriminating disparaging exacting exceptive finicky fussy hairsplitting humbling hypercritical lowering nagging niggling nit-picking overcritical particular penetrating reproachful sarcastic satirical scolding severe sharp trenchant withering
Antonyms
WEAK
complimentary laudatory praising trivial uncritical unimportant
ADJECTIVE
overcritical
Synonyms
WEAK
analytical belittling biting calumniatory captious carping caviling cavillous censorious censuring choleric critic cutting cynical demanding demeaning derogatory diagnostic disapproving discerning discriminating disparaging exacting exceptive faultfinding finicky fussy hairsplitting humbling hypercritical lowering nagging niggling nit-picking particular penetrating reproachful sarcastic satirical scolding severe sharp trenchant withering
ADJECTIVE
sharp-tongued
Synonyms
WEAK
belittling biting carping censuring cursing cutting cynical demeaning derogatory harsh hypercritical mean nasty sarcastic satirical
NOUN
conviction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confidence
STRONG
assuredness certainty certitude condemnation earnestness fall fervor firmness rap reliance sureness surety
WEAK
determining guilt unfavorable verdict
Antonyms
STRONG
uncertainty
WEAK
overturning

Example Sentences

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The UAE has previously issued statements rejecting what it called "false and unfounded allegations" that it backs the RSF and condemning "in the strongest terms" the atrocities committed in el-Fasher.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

On Monday, Mexico’s Foreign Ministry deployed unusually forceful language in condemning detention centers as “incompatible with human rights standards and the protection of human life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Their visit has already drawn criticism, with Victoria state opposition leader Jess Wilson condemning the use of taxpayers' money to provide protection for the pair.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In 2019, he took heat from other Jersey political leaders for quickly condemning a deadly local shooting at a kosher grocery store as a hate crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I agreed to lead the attack and offered the motion condemning him, which was seconded by Oliver Tambo.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela